Edel McAllister

Edel McAllister

Dr Graham Love was speaking at the Public Accounts Committee

Outgoing head of HEA outlines reasons for resignation

The outgoing CEO of the Higher Education Authority, Dr Graham Love has outlined some of the reasons for his unexpected resignation from the body in August after 18 months in the role.

Politics • 18 Oct 18

Charlie Flanagan said Sgt McCabe deserved the gratitude of everyone

Minister apologises to whistleblower Maurice McCabe

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has apologised to garda whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe in the Dáil saying he deserved the gratitude of everyone.

Politics • 17 Oct 18

The report said a lack of funding is a major obstacle to an effective mental health service

Consider special pay for mental health staff - report

An Oireachtas Committee report on the Future of Mental Healthcare has recommended the possibility of special payments for psychiatric nurses and psychiatrists to address recruitment and retention difficulties.

Health • 17 Oct 18

Brexit, Value Added Tax and Palestine were all discussed by MEPs

Five things MEPs got up to in Strasbourg last week

Europe • 08 Oct 18

A debate on the disenfranchisement of voting rights in the EU was held in the European Parliament

Ireland under pressure to give votes to citizens abroad

Ireland found itself on an unusual blacklist this week as a European Parliament committee criticised countries which do not extend voting rights to its citizens abroad.

Politics • 06 Oct 18

MEPs voted to cut CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030

EU Parliament backs tougher CO2 targets for new cars

The European Parliament has voted in favour of tougher CO2 targets for new cars.

Europe • 03 Oct 18

Frans Timmermans said the EU is integral to the success of the Good Friday Agreement

Brexit supporters urged to respect GFA

The Vice President of the European Commission has pleaded with supporters of Brexit to respect the Good Friday Agreement, telling a plenary meeting of MEPs in Strasbourg that it is "completely irresponsible" to brush it aside.

Politics • 02 Oct 18

The total number of people in emergency accommodation in August was 9,527

Murphy 'does not think' homeless crisis has peaked

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has told the Oireachtas Committee on Housing he does not think the homeless crisis has peaked.

Politics • 27 Sep 18

Govt loses Dáil vote on re-establishing town councils

The Government has lost a Dáil vote on a Labour party bill to re-establish town councils.

Politics • 27 Sep 18

Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said the Bill would respond to the findings of the Scally Report

Committee hears submissions on Patient Safety Bill

Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has told an Oireachtas Health Committee that creating a culture of open disclosure and learning from the things that go wrong is the bedrock of making health services safer.

Oireachtas Health Committee • 26 Sep 18